Written By Ferrando
Jan. 11, 2017, 1:02 p.m.(8/19/1005 AR)
It is difficult to properly summarize the great history of the Whisper House reaching all the way back to the Elfbane Queen's reign in a concise manner, of course. But the Whispers themselves remain timelessly constant.
A Whisper is, above all else, a practitioner of the art of discretion. An inspirational person, versed in arts and culture, always seeking new ideas and experiences. Our generous patrons find the Whispers not just companions to social functions, but muses, confidants, teachers, and more. The Whisper House is a place whose ideals lie in opening the doors to new possibilities, to find personal growth and success, achievement and satisfaction.
A Whisper is a facilitator, not a servant. A patronage is a dialogue, not a contract. The Whisper will try to be what he or she feels the guests need them to be. It's only natural that, comfortable with authority as they generally are, not all our guests are always fully receptive to where they are being guided. But our guests lack not for those who must follow their orders, and so it would be foolish for the House to provide something in such ready supply to them. A path without some challenges only leads to stagnation, not growth.
Exclusive arrangements are not unheard of. They do require a significant investment of resources, as well. But it is also true that over the House's distinguished history, the best and brightest Whispers were also the ones least likely to agree to such terms. The brighter the light, the more it wishes the whole world to bask in its Radiance.
A Whisper is, above all else, a practitioner of the art of discretion. An inspirational person, versed in arts and culture, always seeking new ideas and experiences. Our generous patrons find the Whispers not just companions to social functions, but muses, confidants, teachers, and more. The Whisper House is a place whose ideals lie in opening the doors to new possibilities, to find personal growth and success, achievement and satisfaction.
A Whisper is a facilitator, not a servant. A patronage is a dialogue, not a contract. The Whisper will try to be what he or she feels the guests need them to be. It's only natural that, comfortable with authority as they generally are, not all our guests are always fully receptive to where they are being guided. But our guests lack not for those who must follow their orders, and so it would be foolish for the House to provide something in such ready supply to them. A path without some challenges only leads to stagnation, not growth.
Exclusive arrangements are not unheard of. They do require a significant investment of resources, as well. But it is also true that over the House's distinguished history, the best and brightest Whispers were also the ones least likely to agree to such terms. The brighter the light, the more it wishes the whole world to bask in its Radiance.
Written By Lydia
Jan. 11, 2017, 12:46 p.m.(8/19/1005 AR)
There are so many pieces, so, so, so many. And every time I pick one up and slide it neatly back into place. Someone throws ten to twelve more at me.
What I don't understand is why I'm the only one who seems to care that everything is falling apart.
What I don't understand is why I'm the only one who seems to care that everything is falling apart.
Written By Lark
Jan. 11, 2017, 12:39 p.m.(8/19/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ainsley
Regime changes are always difficult. This great chaos that has fallen into my small hands is an entirely different animal. ...Far be it from me to question the great blessing I have in my cousin, Prince Ainsley. He is quite possibly the most virtuous of my kin. His ready dedication to good at the cost of his own personal happiness fills me with pride.
Though the list of tasks that I am honored with continues to grow, assisting him in realizing his noble destiny remains chief among them.
Though the list of tasks that I am honored with continues to grow, assisting him in realizing his noble destiny remains chief among them.
Written By Eirene
Jan. 11, 2017, 11:13 a.m.(8/18/1005 AR)
For all the duels we have back home in our city-states, we Lyceni been surprisingly well behaved in Arx city.
Honestly I'm surprised I haven't pissed off anyone to call me to task yet and demand I name a champion. Poor Kima must be bored.
Maybe I'm actually learning tact and diplomacy. Or maybe I'm just not trying hard enough.
Honestly I'm surprised I haven't pissed off anyone to call me to task yet and demand I name a champion. Poor Kima must be bored.
Maybe I'm actually learning tact and diplomacy. Or maybe I'm just not trying hard enough.
Written By Larissa
Jan. 11, 2017, 10:22 a.m.(8/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Max
So maybe I considered stabbing him the first time we met... Can you blame me? Since then I have come to know him slightly better and have discovered his own brand of 'charm'. There is something to be said about a man who can pull limericks from his had at a moments notice and he's certainly never a bore.
Written By Larissa
Jan. 11, 2017, 10:15 a.m.(8/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Ferrando
Ever the stalwart hero. I cannot imagine anyone thinking Ferrando an oaf, of all things. There is something to be said about knowing you are safe in a world that seems to be slowly unraveling. He is our Champion, our Guardian and for those of us lucky enough to call him so, our friend. - Don't let the bulging muscles fool you, he's a sharp mind underneath all that brawn.
Written By Larissa
Jan. 11, 2017, 10:02 a.m.(8/18/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Calandra
I've heard stories of her singing and I am humbled to say they are all true. We are no strangers to musical talent in the Whisper House but this little 'Nightingale of the Boroughs" can outshine all of them. Keep an eye on this one, she will be soaring towards the sun.
Written By Agnarr
Jan. 11, 2017, 9:12 a.m.(8/18/1005 AR)
Ought not be too quick with the sword if one wants to keep a wife.
Written By Angelo
Jan. 11, 2017, 6:21 a.m.(8/18/1005 AR)
Time has many odd idiosyncrasies that are quite exclusive to it. For once, it is the most attentive rival of the noble lord. Time will dig through your lies. If you want it to go slow, it will go so fast that you will barely be able to catch up with it, as much as you might want to. If you want it to go fast, it will go so very painfully slow.
In Arx, Time has not abanoned me. Time has heard me and it has galloped from my hands. I have reached one month in the compact, the time I had established for my objective of reconnoitering the political frontispiece. I think I have succeeded. Now it is time to begin my work.
In Arx, Time has not abanoned me. Time has heard me and it has galloped from my hands. I have reached one month in the compact, the time I had established for my objective of reconnoitering the political frontispiece. I think I have succeeded. Now it is time to begin my work.
Written By Serafine
Jan. 11, 2017, 4:51 a.m.(8/18/1005 AR)
I found safe harbor.
Written By Leola
Jan. 11, 2017, 2:40 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
The dinner at Malvici's was interesting. The presence of Hish Highness Anze was telling, and speaks of closer commitment between the house and that of Redrain, which is good. He agreed to speak more to me of the Stone Grove, when we are both free to do so.
The Stone Grove. I've heard a little of it, how plants grow there that will grow nowhere else. It sounds precisely as the type of place so mentioned in my work; but inside the city and in the care of Redrain. I don't doubt they'll give permission, should I ask to speak there, but it is something to consider.
Poor Mistress Hana. She's been so harassed and busy of late, and her grandmother's death, in addition to this. I offered what comfort I can, and smuggled her into Saik Tower for a night or two away from it all, a place to grieve without dealing with customers or the scene it happened. She brought her grandmother's cat, and Aletta refrained from chasing her at all. Myrinda's sharp tongue lives on, it seems.
The Stone Grove. I've heard a little of it, how plants grow there that will grow nowhere else. It sounds precisely as the type of place so mentioned in my work; but inside the city and in the care of Redrain. I don't doubt they'll give permission, should I ask to speak there, but it is something to consider.
Poor Mistress Hana. She's been so harassed and busy of late, and her grandmother's death, in addition to this. I offered what comfort I can, and smuggled her into Saik Tower for a night or two away from it all, a place to grieve without dealing with customers or the scene it happened. She brought her grandmother's cat, and Aletta refrained from chasing her at all. Myrinda's sharp tongue lives on, it seems.
Written By Monique
Jan. 11, 2017, 2:03 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Signe
We may have just met tonight, but you are quickly becoming one of my favorite people in this city. Remember, you can handle anything (or anyone) you put your mind to!
PS. I might be able to offer a few tips and tricks, if you want!
PS. I might be able to offer a few tips and tricks, if you want!
Written By Monique
Jan. 11, 2017, 2:01 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Rowan
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Written By Monique
Jan. 11, 2017, 2:01 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
There are good nights.
There are great nights.
And the there's the night when you get carried off like prized booty after a few drinks and jokes with good friends.
The only thing that would have made it better?
Bonfire
There are great nights.
And the there's the night when you get carried off like prized booty after a few drinks and jokes with good friends.
The only thing that would have made it better?
Bonfire
Written By Drea
Jan. 11, 2017, 1:25 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Deva
She has fire, she has passion, sometimes she's an emotion tangled together like a ball of string. Like a primal force....like nature herself.
All her life she vexed me, sometimes I think on purpose.
But I never stopped loving her. As I struggle to learn the nature of things, I begin to understand her and love her even more and the woman she has become.
Isn't that the story as old as time itself? And the cycle continues.
Daughter--Deva, I love you.
All her life she vexed me, sometimes I think on purpose.
But I never stopped loving her. As I struggle to learn the nature of things, I begin to understand her and love her even more and the woman she has become.
Isn't that the story as old as time itself? And the cycle continues.
Daughter--Deva, I love you.
Written By Joscelin
Jan. 11, 2017, 1:21 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Earrings.
I ...
You could have just-
I ...
You could have just-
Written By Rowan
Jan. 11, 2017, 1:10 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Muiryn
It won't be tomorrow.
It won't be the day after that.
It may not be for weeks, or even months.
But my revenge will be the wrath of the storm on your bacon-thieving ass.
It won't be the day after that.
It may not be for weeks, or even months.
But my revenge will be the wrath of the storm on your bacon-thieving ass.
Written By Alis
Jan. 11, 2017, 12:16 a.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
Relationship Note on Derovai
An old friend from my days in training under the late Lord Commander Dayne. I've never quite been sure if it's a good thing or not that he can read me like a book - but then, that is exactly the sort of thing he's good at in general. Canny, clever, too smart, and a sometimes scathing wit that I am perhaps grateful has never been directed right at me.
Written By Serafine
Jan. 10, 2017, 11:38 p.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
the leaves of the vine slither
emit the musk of passions hues
an ancient creature brought hither
master's hands on his comely muse
take heart sword of the vulpine
a moment's sin is its own bliss
lakes of sorrow a salt rind
enveloped in the sharpest kiss
no never, she says, of her own mind.
emit the musk of passions hues
an ancient creature brought hither
master's hands on his comely muse
take heart sword of the vulpine
a moment's sin is its own bliss
lakes of sorrow a salt rind
enveloped in the sharpest kiss
no never, she says, of her own mind.
Written By Bethany
Jan. 10, 2017, 10:01 p.m.(8/17/1005 AR)
I think I am jealous. I think I am impatient.
I think - I think - I think...
... I think I will take a week and serve with the Silent Reflections. I need an object lesson.
(Until the next, scholar.)
I think - I think - I think...
... I think I will take a week and serve with the Silent Reflections. I need an object lesson.
(Until the next, scholar.)
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